Zelenskyy Mocks Russia's 15 Missed Deadlines for Donbas
Zelenskyy ridicules Putin's military drive, noting 15 postponed deadlines for capturing Donbas. Russia faces fuel shortages amid Ukrainian strikes. 10 killed, dozens wounded in Monday attacks.
Category : Constitution
Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power Over Agencies
The Supreme Court's Trump v Slaughter decision overturns 91-year precedent, allowing presidents to fire agency heads at will, weakening Congress's authority over independent agencies it created.
Fifth of London Rough Sleepers from Asylum Accommodation
A fifth of London's new rough sleepers are people who had last been in asylum accommodation, according to new data from the Combined Homelessness and Information Network (Chain).
Great Western Railway Nationalisation Date Set for December 13
Great Western Railway will be nationalised on 13 December, the 11th operator returned to public ownership under Labour's renationalisation programme.
Starmer Unveils £15bn Defence Plan for War Readiness by 2030
Sir Keir Starmer announces a £15 billion defence investment plan, boosting annual spending to £80bn by 2029, with a focus on drones, nuclear deterrent, and a new fighter jet.
Starmer Axes Road, Energy Projects for £15bn Defence Plan
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a £15 billion defence investment plan, funded by scrapping road and energy projects, to increase annual defence spending to £80 billion by 2029 and meet NATO's 3.5% GDP target by 2035.
Public to decide asylum appeals under UK reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces plans for a new independent body to decide asylum appeals, aiming to remove 45,000 failed claimants and foreign offenders from Britain by late 2027.
Starmer Urged to Keep Lords Abolition Pledge as Brown Warns of Tory 'Gerrymandering'
Gordon Brown urges Keir Starmer to keep Lords abolition pledge, citing leaked Tory plan to pack chamber with loyalists as proof of need for reform.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Remains Duke of York by Law
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains Duke of York by law; Government says no need for legislation to remove title after King stripped him of prince title.
Trump Expects UK to Honour Defence Spending Pledge
President Trump expects the UK and NATO allies to meet defence spending pledges, as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to unveil a delayed military investment plan amid internal government wrangling.
Asylum Seekers to Pay £10,000 for Accommodation
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces asylum seekers must pay up to £10,000 for accommodation and support before gaining settled status, with repayments similar to student loans.
Burnham's Devolution Vision: A New Constitutional Blueprint
Andy Burnham's first major speech since winning the Makerfield by-election proposes a radical devolution of power from Whitehall to regions, including a 'No. 10 North' and massive council house building, aiming to rewire the British state.
BBC Board Member Resigns Citing Governance Failures
BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns, citing governance failures and exclusion from talks that led to director general's departure.
John Oliver on Redistricting: Thumb on the Scale
John Oliver discusses recent limits to the Voting Rights Act and GOP efforts to dissolve majority-black districts, warning of a return to Jim Crow-era representation.
ABC and SBS Called to Antisemitism Royal Commission
ABC and SBS will be witnesses at the antisemitism royal commission after complaints about their Middle East coverage. Also: Biden calls Trump a 'loser'; Canada advances at World Cup.
US Supreme Court: Trump Can Fire Agency Leaders
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning a 90-year precedent from Humphrey's Executor v. United States.
SNP: Burnham Offers 'Nothing of Substance' for Scotland
SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan says Andy Burnham's first major speech as likely PM offered 'nothing of substance' for Scotland, accusing him of empty promises on devolution.
Burnham Pledges More Powers for Khan on Homes and Education
Andy Burnham vows to devolve more powers to Sadiq Khan on housing and education, blaming Whitehall for Britain's living standards crisis and promising the biggest devolution of power in modern times.
MPs Vote for £3.5bn Parliament Restoration, Face 20-Year Westminster Exile
MPs vote for £3.5bn Palace of Westminster restoration, with Commons moving to Whitehall from 2025 for at least six years.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson Calls for Release of Epstein Files Amid Backlash
US House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for release of Epstein files, breaking with Trump amid backlash from conservative base over withheld information.
Burnham Plans to ‘Rewire’ British State with No 10 North
Andy Burnham proposes a '10-year mission' to shift power from Whitehall, with a No 10 North in Manchester, to improve living standards across the UK.
Burnham Pledges to Extend Devolution in Wales
Andy Burnham, expected next PM, vows to extend devolution in Wales and beyond, promising a new 'Number 10 North' to redistribute power from Whitehall.
Andy Burnham Could Be PM by July 20 as Sole Candidate
Andy Burnham is on track to become Prime Minister by July 20 if no other candidates enter the Labour leadership race, following Keir Starmer's resignation.
Mahmood Plans Public-Led Asylum Appeals Overhaul
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to replace judges with trained members of the public on asylum appeals, aiming to speed up decisions and remove 45,000 failed claimants.
Public to Decide Asylum Appeals Under New Reforms
Members of the public will be trained to decide asylum appeals instead of immigration judges under reforms to speed up outcomes, as Shabana Mahmood pledges removal of 45,000 failed claimants.
Shabana Mahmood to Launch New Asylum Appeals Body to Cut Backlog
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will set up a new Independent Immigration Appeals Authority (IIAA) to slash the asylum backlog, prioritising high-risk foreign offenders and meritless human rights claims.
Burnham to Pledge 'Circuit-Breaker' for Britain in Devolution Speech
Andy Burnham will pledge to give Britain the 'circuit-breaker it needs' in a major speech unveiling plans for devolution and the economy, including a 'No 10' in the North.
Burnham Pledges ‘Circuit-Breaker’ for Britain in Major Speech
Andy Burnham will pledge to give Britain a 'circuit-breaker' in a major speech on devolution and the economy, proposing a 'No 10 in the North' and the biggest transfer of power from Whitehall in modern times.
Andy Burnham Plans Major Devolution, Moving Jobs Out of London
Andy Burnham unveils economic blueprint to transfer tens of thousands of government jobs from London to regions, aiming for the biggest devolution of power in modern times.
Conversion Therapy Survivors Skeptical as UK Publishes Draft Ban Bill
Survivors Gail Yorke and Augustine Tanner-Ihm express skepticism after the UK government publishes a draft bill to ban conversion practices, following years of delays and unfulfilled promises.
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